Response: You have
just stepped into adolescence. Your breasts are growing. And they are growing rapidly
too, causing growing pains just like your legs. As your breasts grow, the skin around
gets stretched and so also the other tissues around it causing pain, and
because both the breasts don’t always grow at a uniform rate and evenly,
sometimes only one breast hurts.So it’s absolutely
normal for many girls to have such feelings during their teens. This problem is
more enhanced if your boobs are big.

No medication is required for this as this pain is a
part and parcel of growing up and you’ll have to put up with it.However you need to support your boobs with
an appropriate well-fitting bra. Ill-fitting bras too can also cause pain, more
so if your boobs are large.

Another
reason for breast pain is hormonal. This happens with most menstruating women.
Your breasts tend to become sore, tender and heavy just before your periods and
the pain subsides at the commencement of your period. It’s one of those PMS
symptoms and is called cyclical breast pain. (Read Home Remedies for PMS) This pain is
mostly manageable and occurs for a short period. Talk to a gynecologist, only
if the pain is too severe.

To ease the pain in your breasts, you can do the
following things: Avoid activities such as jogging, running and other high
impact exercises that may cause excessive bumping of your boobs, especially
when you are PMSing or experiencing soreness. And as mentioned earlier, wear a
bra of correct fit. Avoid usage of bras at night. Try low-fat diet and avoid
dairy products and junk food, during PMS as some studies suggest that high levels of saturated
fats consumption can make the breasts more sensitive to hormone levels. Eat
more of fresh fruits and vegetables. Drink lots of water and avoid caffeine and
carbonated drinks.

As
regards the white patches, I don’t really think that these are white patches as
such. Most probably these are the stretch marks on the sides of your breasts.
At this age, your breasts, buttocks and thighs are growing fast and not only do
they pain but they also tend to develop stretch marks and are
often the result of the rapid stretching of the skin associated with rapid
growth or rapid weight changes.You need
not worry too much about them as they normally fade over time.Keep your skin well-hydrated by drinking lots
of water and this will also help minimize the appearance of these marks.

But if
you feel these are not stretch marks, these white patches could possibly be
some fungal, yeast or bacterial infection. In any case, this has to be
confirmed by a dermatologist. So without hesitation go and seek
the opinion of a reputed dermatologist / skin specialist. Depending on what you
have, you will be treated with local creams or lotions to easily get rid of
these patches.

Moreover
to prevent or treat skin infection in the breast region, it’s better if you
follow some tips. Always wear a well-fitting bra during daytime. Do not wear
clothes that are too tight at the breasts. Rashes, skin infections and
irritations can happen due to dark, humid environment that provides a perfect breeding
ground for microorganisms to grow.At
night, allow your breasts to breathe; do not wear bra while sleeping. And while
taking a bath, do take care to wash the area around your breasts and in the
creases thoroughly. Also use
unscented mild soaps and body washes and avoid ones that may cause irritation
and skin allergy.

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